William George's Birthday, Part 2

We had many discussions with William George leading up to his fifth birthday in terms of how he wanted to celebrate, etc. In short, he didn't want to do anything. He did not want a bounce house, and he did not want a water slide. He did not want to have a party at any sort of venue. When pressed, he would say, "I just want to play."

George has been in a phase of not wanting to be the center of attention. He barely consented to having a summer birthday celebration at school, and he didn't really participate when he was chosen as star student. We realize it is a phase, and we wanted to honor his birthday wishes as much as we could. However, we couldn't just do.... nothing.

So Skip and George put together a day of celebration in which we would go to the Bass Pro Shop and then go to the motorcycle museum. After looking at the boats and may offerings at the Bass Pro Shop, we struck out to explore the 750 acres that are home to the museum. We were very much in luck because there was a practice race that day, and George enjoyed watching the motorcycles go zipping by.

Driving the boat

Not to be outdone

"We'll hang out back here while everyone fishes"

"Always be prepared for emergencies"

Not shown: Wm Geo attempting to climb into the car

George immediately spotted Captain America's bike

It is impossible to capture five floors of motorcycles

Vroom!

George, posing by the Vespa that I claimed for myself

In addition to motorcycles, the museum is home to many Lotus race cars

These two planned an awesome day of celebration!

"Look! It's a car just like Nancy Drew's!"

After exploring the boats, bikes and cars, we returned home for a birthday dinner. George requested hamburgers and hot dogs, and of course there was cake. CAKE!

Happy Birthday, George!

Welcome to the big time...FIVE

And there were presents... too many presents... but you only turn five once.

Special thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, and we thank you for your generosity.

Happy birthday, George!